LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 3, 2020 – Ahoy Pathfinders! Today, a new adventure awaits as the “Season 4: The Maelstrom” map launches for PC and Xbox One players. Replacing the original ATLAS map, Maelstrom is smaller in size to intensify exploration, making it easier to find collaborators or foes as you sail the high seas. The update is scheduled to launch today on Steam and Xbox One at 11pm ET/8pm PT.
The Maelstrom Map is a richer gameplay experience designed in a circular pattern with higher difficulty, more lawless waters in the middle (beware the Kraken!) and safer refuge with additional resources around the world edges for pirates just beginning to level up. Supplies are spread out around the globe to encourage farther world travel – no more homebodies, players must venture out to find all their necessary resources.
This is just the first step in a greater plan to shift gameplay from the land out onto the open seas, driving more interaction between players – both competitive and cooperative! Grapeshot Games has plans for regular content updates to the pirate MMO that will bring joy and piracy back to the lawless waters, with schemes for Trade Winds, Farms, Warehouses, and more! ATLAS is currently on-sale during the Steam Summer Sale for $9.89 (67% off)!
ATLAS pirates will stake their claim in this vast open world while endeavoring to construct custom ships, search for buried treasure, siege and conquer fortresses, plunder traveling merchants, then recruit a crew to join their powerful Armada and engage in the ultimate quest for fortune and glory! ATLAS has full cross-platform support, allowing Xbox and Steam PC players to battle together in the same gigantic world.
For the latest dispatch on #playATLAS, keep yer one good eye trained on this here information:
Hoist ye sails to our Homepage: www.playatlas.com/
Natter n’ chatter on Discord: discord.gg/playatlas
Hear ye, hear ye on Twitter: twitter.com/sailtheatlas
Navigate ye olde Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/playatlas
Watch us scallywags on Twitch: twitch.tv/sailtheatlas
Plus ye can band with us Pirates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/playatlasgame
# # # ABOUT GRAPESHOT GAMES Grapeshot’s core focus is to create ATLAS, a highly ambitious pirate MMO of massive scope and scale. Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
All-new vehicles and fan favorites are revving up to off-road to victory
Larkspur, Calif. (July 3, 2020) – Deep Silver today shared an overview of the incredible machines of DIRT 5, highlighting the game’s huge range of vehicle classes. This all-encompassing selection will ensure drivers are well equipped to tear through corners regardless of the treacherous terrain and dynamic extreme elements testing their skills.
DIRT 5’s Wonderfully Diverse Car Classes Include:
Cross Raid: Packing strength to conquer tough terrain, this class includes the Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 and the Laffite G-Tec X-Road’s video game debut.
Rock Bouncer: Huge wheels, mad suspension, a big roll cage. Use this behemoth’s traction, acceleration, and stubbornness to beat all obstacles in extreme events.
Rally Cross: These rallycross titans include the likes of the Peugeot 208 WRX and Citroen C3 R5. This class can turn on a dime and go from 0-60 almost as quickly.
Formula Off Road: Ideal for Stampede events, this group houses our monstrous WS Auto Racing Mudclaw – a true off-roader with huge ridged tires and incredible power.
Classic Rally: Roll back the years with rides like the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally and Porsche 924 GTS Rallye that popularized going flat-out fast on any possible terrain.
80s Rally: We’re combining favorites like the Ford RS200 with incredible newcomers like the Porsche 959 Prodrive Rally Raid for a nod to off-road’s golden age.
90s Rally: Relive a time when off-road truly went mainstream and recreate rivalries with the Subaru Impreza S4 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI.
Rally GT: These desirable cars are kitted with off-road specs, including the Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT-4 and Porsche 911 R-GT.
Sprint: These rides perfectly rip up dirt oval tracks sideways while sporting wheels of all different sizes, huge wings and 900bhp. A unique class for unique racing.
Pre Runners: The best road-going SUVs and all-purpose vehicles draped with an off-road kit and souped-up for extreme racing. That’s the Pre-Runners class, featuring incredible race-ready versions of the Aston Martin DBX and more.
Super Lites: Have fun taming the eye-watering speed of the Ariel Nomad Tactical, Exomotive Exocet Off-Road, and more in these champions of all-terrain challenges.
Unlimited: Jump in the Jimco Unlimited Truck, Brenthel Industries Unlimited Truck and more to take on the most demanding off-road events in the world.
“Variety is a massive part of our vision for DIRT 5, and we’ve made sure that this is represented in the game’s car classes and car roster,” said DIRT 5 Producer Stuart Boyd. “Combine the car classes with our 10 brand new locations, huge slate of event types, and dynamic extreme weather which completely transforms the handling and gameplay feel. The amount of different experiences to drive in just goes off the scale – we can’t wait for you take it all for a spin.
More details on these classes will be revealed as we race towards DIRT 5’s launch, beginning on October 9 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, followed shortly by Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. A Google Stadia version will be available early 2021. Stay up to speed on DIRT 5 by joining our official Discord server, and head to dirtgame.com/dirt5 for pre-order links and more details. Make sure to follow DIRT social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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ABOUT CODEMASTERS:
Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specializes in high-quality racing games including DIRT, GRID, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of video games.
In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.
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About Deep Silver:
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Saints Row V. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Sydney, AUSTRALIA – July 3, 2020 –Today, Ubisoft® announced a new content update for Just Dance® 2020, the latest instalment of the #1Music Video Game Franchise of All Time*, to celebrate the upcoming season. This update offers Just Dance 2020 owners free new content including playlists and online contests, as well as exclusive and iconic songs only accessible via Just Dance Unlimited, the dance-on-demand-streaming-service.
The third season ‘Virtual Paradise”’ is a vibrant new world, in an alternative reality where you can dance like never before! Jumping into the matrix, players will be able to enjoy this synthwave and retro new universe with their friends and family. ‘Virtual Paradise’ will also include a Virtual Party and Virtual Gala within Just Dance 2020.
The Virtual Party will be available from July 3rd to 16th. For the first time, not one but two songs will be accessible for free for Just Dance 2020 players until the end of the event: “Fire – LLP Ft. Mike Diamondz” and “Boom Boom – Iggy Azalea Ft. Zedd”. The party event will also include the release of “New World (Alternate version) – Krewella, Yellow Claw Ft. Vava,” all songs accessible with an ongoing Just Dance Unlimited subscription or an active trial period.
The Virtual Gala will be available from July 23rd to August 13th, delivering a new playlist, 3 exclusive songs and 3 hits from previous opus accessible via Just Dance 2020 with an ongoing Just Dance Unlimited Subscription or an active trial period.
Among the new releases, players will be able to dance like never before to the beat of the following songs:
“Barbra Streisand (2019 Edit) – Duck Sauce”
“Giddy On Up (Giddy On Out) – Laura Bell Bundy”
“Mas Que Nada – Sergio Mendes Ft. The Black Eyed Peas”
Along with the release of “Virtual Paradise,” Just Dance will launch free events in the World Dance Floor, the online mode of Just Dance. Players can join dancers from all over the world to defeat new Boss Families (during the gala event) or participate in virtual Tournaments.
These events are available for all Just Dance 2020 owners on Nintendo Switch™, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 Pro and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Google Stadia.
Just Dance 2020 is available on Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox One, PS4 and Google Stadia. Each copy includes a free one-month trial of Just Dance Unlimited, which will be automatically updated to include the latest content. Just Dance Unlimited allows owners access to more than 500 songs and additional new content implemented all year long, including four massive updates dedicated to specific themes to celebrate iconic moments throughout the year.
Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One, the Just Dance Controller App makes the game more accessible for current-gen owners with its phone scoring technology that allows players to dance without any additional accessories like cameras, available for free on iOS and Android.
About Just Dance Controller App
The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game.
Special Business Battles Rewards, Discounts and More
Procure some rare patriotic gems alongside the customary GTA$ and RP rewards this week in Business Battles – including the Statue of Happiness T-Shirt or the Supa Wet Beer Hat. Plus take home timely items like the Firework Launcher, the Liberator Monster Truck and celebratory clothing and Face Paints for 50% off and much more.
Take 50% off celebratory gear, vehicles, accessories and more through July 8th
Double Rewards in Missile Base Series Go underground and earn Double GTA$ & RP in the Missile Base Series, competing in tense team-based modes like Every Bullet Counts, Juggernaut, Slasher and more – deep within the bowels of Mount Chiliad.
Get a chance to win the Western Sovereign This week, the Western Sovereign is also up for grabs on the podium at The Diamond Casino & Resort. Point it in the general direction of a ramp and jump it over a local landmark. For our sake and yours: please wear a helmet. Beer hats count as helmets, right?
DISCOUNTS Mammoth Avengers and their customizations are 60% off, too. Plus, avoid the huddled masses and retreat to the safety of a heavily discounted underground Bunker, or take advantage of sales on a wide range of other properties, vehicles and customizations:
GTA Online players who have connected their Twitch Prime accounts to Social Club can earn the first in a new round of GTA$200,000 bonuses just by playing between July 2nd – 8th. You’ll be able to earn up to GTA$1,000,000 in bonus cash between now and July 29th.
Plus, get a rebate on the base property purchase price of Pixel Pete’s Arcade, 70% off the Declasse Mamba roadster and 80% off the V-65 Molotok jet fighter.
To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Twitch Prime and sign up.
PLAYSTATON PLUS BENEFITS
As a special benefit for PlayStation Plus members, play between now and August 5th to get GTA$1,000,000 deposited into your in-game Maze Bank account within 72 hours of log-in. Earn GTA$1,000,000 each month in GTA Online until the launch of GTA Online on PlayStation 5.
Head over to the Social Club Events page for a full rundown of all current special events, bonuses and discounts.
This year’s cover athletes represent the present and future of NBA superstardom; 2K also celebrates Kobe Bryant’s incredible lifelong pursuit of victory and legacy in the Mamba Forever Edition
Sydney, Australia – July 3, 2020 – 2K today unveiled the full roster of cover athletes for NBA® 2K21, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 19 years*. On the cover of the current-generation version of NBA 2K21isfive-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers’ standout Damian Lillard. Zion Williamson – New Orleans Pelicans forward, 2019 1st Overall Pick and consensus 2019 National College Player of the Year, lands the cover for the PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X version. Finally, NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s lifetime achievement of basketball excellence is celebrated in the Mamba Forever Edition.
NBA 2K21 will be available on current-generation platforms on September 4, 2020 and is available for pre-order today; it will also be available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X as a launch title this holiday. With extensive improvements upon its best-in-class graphics and gameplay, competitive and community online features and deep, varied game modes, NBA 2K21 offers one-of-a-kind immersion into all facets of NBA basketball and culture – where Everything is Game.
“NBA 2K21 is a monumental leap forward for the franchise,” stated Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. “We’re combining all of our experience and development expertise to craft the best game possible and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, we are building the game from the ground up to take full advantage of next-gen power and technology.”
This year, NBA 2K21 will offer two editions of the game on digital and physical formats – standard and a special Mamba Forever Edition. NBA 2K21 will be available for $99.95 in Australia and $109.95 in New Zealand on current-generation platforms; the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X version of NBA 2K21 will be available for $109.95 in Australia and $119.95 in New Zealand. NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition will be available for $149.95 in Australia and $159.95 in New Zealand for both current and next-generation platforms.** It includes dual-access where purchasing Mamba Forever Edition on either current or next-generation platforms provides a copy of the standard edition game on the other generation at no additional cost, within the same console family. A full breakdown of pre-order details is available at https://nba.2k.com/.
For NBA 2K21, Legend Edition is replaced by the Mamba Forever Edition, celebrating Kobe Bryant’s lifelong pursuit of victory and legacy in the sport of basketball. For many fans, Kobe’s achievements on the court and love for the game had tremendous impact around the world and his list of awards and accolades is intensive: five-time NBA champion, 18-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, 2008 NBA MVP, 11-time All-NBA First Team, 9-time NBA All-Defensive First Team, two-time NBA Scoring Champion, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist, the all-time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and much more. Kobe was the cover athlete for NBA 2K10, the Legend Edition of NBA 2K17 and is immortalized in the NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition with unique custom covers for both current generation and next-generation versions of the game that honour the span of his career, from his days wearing No. 8 and scoring 81 points to scoring 60 points wearing No. 24 the night of his final NBA game.
While the next-generation version of NBA 2K21 is being built from the ground up for next-generation consoles, 2K is also introducing several initiatives to bridge the two versions of the game. NBA 2K21 will feature MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC Wallet within the same console family (PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X). MyTEAM Cross-Progression enables all MyTEAM Points, Tokens, cards and progress to be shared on both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family; similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family. As shared earlier, players who are interested in picking up both versions of NBA 2K21 on either PlayStation or Xbox can check out the Mamba Forever Edition, which provides dual-access by providing purchasers with a copy of the standard edition of NBA 2K21 on the other generation at no additional cost, within the same console family.
“Each of our cover athletes represent different eras of the game of basketball – Damian Lillard dominates the court today, Zion Williamson is a standard bearer for the next generation of NBA superstar and what more could be said about Kobe?,” stated Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing at NBA 2K. “Three athletes representing the current, future and storied history of the game. Today’s exciting announcement is just the first of many for NBA 2K21; it’s going to be a huge year for basketball fans and NBA 2K gamers.”
Looking ahead, NBA 2K will be releasing additional announcements and news about NBA 2K21 including the soundtrack reveal, first looks at gameplay and features for both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21, 2K Day celebration and much more.
NBA 2K21 will be available worldwide on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC and Google Stadia on September 4, 2020. NBA 2K21 will also be available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X as a launch title this holiday.
**Based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price by vary. See local store for info.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, and Private Division, as well as Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes global interactive entertainment for console and handheld gaming systems, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union and Cloud Chamber. 2K’s portfolio currently includes the renowned BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia and XCOM® franchises; NBA® 2K, the global phenomenon and highest rated** annual sports title for the current console generation; the critically acclaimed Sid Meier’s Civilization® series; the popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises, as well as emerging properties NBA® 2K Playgrounds 2, Carnival Games and more. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com.
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Discover a New Fast-Paced Urban Battle Royale During the Limited-Time PC Technical Test
Sydney, AUSTRALIA — July 3rd, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft® announced Hyper Scape™, a free-to-play fast-paced urban battle royale first-person shooter. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Hyper Scape takes place in the distant future of 2054, where up to 100 Contenders descend upon the virtual city of Neo-Arcadia to engage in action-packed and fast-paced matches to be crowned champion. Starting today, Hyper Scape is available in a limited-time PC technical test in many territories across North America and Europe[1]. Interested players can try out the game during the technical test by tuning into one of the content creators currently broadcasting Hyper Scape on Twitch with Twitch Drops enabled. Full list available here.
https://youtu.be/1t6eKQArm2Q
Hyper Scape was designed from the ground up as an intense, vertical and fast-paced battle royale experience. Three-player squads and solo players can dive into the futuristic virtual city of Neo-Arcadia to engage in dynamic firefights, quickly transitioning from narrow streets to open rooftops and deadly interiors.
Hyper Scape introduces Hacks, abilities that players can loot in the world the same way they do weapons. Hacks grant offensive and defensive capabilities to suit all playstyles. Laying down a mine that seeks enemies, protecting the squad with a big wall or turning invisible to sneak up on opponents are just a few examples of the Hacks players can combine and swap effortlessly. All Hacks and weapons can be upgraded through the Fusion mechanic to produce more powerful iterations of the pre-existing item.
Hyper Scape innovates and twists the battle royale formula in many ways, such as the unpredictable Decay which dissolves the map of Neo-Arcadia into different patterns, or the unique Echo mechanic that keeps players active in the battle even when they’re down. At the end of a Hyper Scape match, the climatic showdown phase starts when the Hyper Scape crown spawns on the map. Players have two different ways to claim victory, either by picking up and carrying the crown for 45 seconds or by being the last player or squad standing.
Hyper Scape is fun to play and rewarding to watch. Developed in partnership with Twitch, the Hyper Scape Crowncast Twitch extension will entertain viewers by letting them impact the game in real time, creating unprecedented interaction between streamers and their fans. Viewers will also have a real-time impact on the battle by voting on events that affect all contenders within a match, such as low gravity or infinite ammo.
“We’ve built something really unique and fresh by streamlining the experience to focus on fun and intensity. We’re really excited to let players have a try at it right away and we can’t wait to hear what they think of it” said Graeme Jennings, Senior Producer on Hyper Scape at Ubisoft Montreal. “But this is just the start. Hyper Scape is a universe that is built to grow, and our players will see the beginnings of that even during our technical test.”
“What makes Twitch so unique is the real-time engagement between our streamers and their fans. While traditionally this kind of interaction has been about commenting on gameplay, Hyper Scape transports viewers into the game themselves, to serve as active participants,” said Sharmeen Browarek Chapp, VP of community product at Twitch. “The fact that fans can now directly impact what’s happening in the game to either help or challenge streamers is an entirely new experience. We’re thrilled to partner with Ubisoft on this and cannot wait to show our communities what else we have in store for them!”
[1] Full list of countries for Technical Test : Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA
About Hyper Scape
Hyper Scape is an urban, fast-paced, free-to-play battle royale game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Set in the virtual city of Neo-Arcadia, up to 100 players face each other to become champion of the Hyper Scape. Bringing a fresh take on the battle royale genre, Hyper Scape is a fast-paced experience that introduces innovative gameplay mechanics such as Hacks, the Fusion, the Decay, the Showdown and many others. Through Hyper Scape Crowncast, a Twitch extension developed in partnership with Twitch, Hyper Scape offers a unique viewing experience, but also offers new tools for streamers to interact with their community. Hyper Scape is currently in a closed technical test and is scheduled to release on consoles and PC.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
[1] Full list of countries for Technical Test : Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA
HyperX Gaming Launches Exclusive Custom Design with the Release of Champion® Athleticwear Reflective Collection
Sydney, Australia – July 3, 2020 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, today announced the HyperX x Champion® Reflective Collection, an exclusive limited-edition apparel collection drop with Champion® Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919. The reflective, logoed collection includes a black t-shirt and fleece hoodie, and for the first time, slides. The line features a unique heat transfer application that illuminates the design when reflecting light.
This is HyperX’s first international apparel launch and it will be available in over 100 countries, including Australia. The new collection features a custom logo treatment that utilises custom reflective heat transfer application. The reflective logo treatment is designed to capture the brilliance of light and reflects light back to its source.
“The first collaboration of the gaming-inspired capsule collection between HyperX and Champion was a runaway success,” said Susan Yang, APAC marketing director, HyperX. “It was apparent the community craved more unique designs from HyperX and the Champion brand. With this newest collection we hoped to tap into that same spirit of classic design with an exclusive twist – a custom reflective treatment which illuminates beautifully when it catches the light. This concept pairs especially well with the Cloud Alpha S headset and HyperX RGB peripherals, while maintaining a tasteful and timeless style that is synonymous with Champion® Athleticwear’s aesthetic.”
“Champion® Athleticwear is thrilled to partner with HyperX on this distinctive limited edition collection. This innovative design gives us a new way to connect with Champion fans who love gaming,” said David Robertson, Director Champion Global Brand Marketing. “Through this partnership and expanded product line with HyperX, we look forward to further engaging with the gaming community.”
The HyperX x Champion® Reflective Collection will be available for purchase at 1:00 a.m. AEST, July 10 (8:00 a.m. PST, July 9) through Champion.com. The clothing items in the line are available in a range of unisex sizes from S – XXL, with the cotton t-shirt retailing for US$35 and the Powerblend® fleece hoodie retailing for US$80. The slides are available in Men’s S – XL for US$45. For more information on HyperX x Champion® Reflective Collection availability, please visit the HyperX Collab page.
About HyperX
HyperXwas born from Kingston Technology, the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, and power users with high-performance components. For 15 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, and mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand has carved its name atop the leaderboard by consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 65 million memory modules, 10 million gaming headsets and 1 million gaming keyboards worldwide.
Join the #HyperXFamily at facebook.com/hyperxanz, and learn how HyperX products can enhance your
console experience and boost performance for both you and your PC at hyperxgaming.com. Whatever your
skill level, whatever genres you play, we embrace all gaming enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief —
Since 1919, Champion Athleticwear has offered a full line of innovative athletic apparel for men and women including activewear, sweats, tees, sports bras, team uniforms and accessories. Champion uses innovative design and state-of-the-art product testing to ensure uncompromised quality and innovative apparel for its consumers. Champion Athleticwear can be purchased at department stores, sporting goods, specialty retailers, and at Champion.com. For more information, please contact us at Facebook.com/Champion, follow us on Twitter @Championusa or on Instagram @Champion. Champion is a brand of Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI).
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The wonderful world of DRAGON QUEST® X returns to Eorzea today with the start of the collaboration event “Breaking Brick Mountains.”FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online players can take part in this limited-time event until 27th July, battling powerful and pernicious golems to earn DRAGON QUEST-themed rewards.
Those who wish to participate in the event can speak with Havak Alvak in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald to start the quest, and then complete special FATEs located in various A Realm Reborn™ areas. Please note any players who have previously completed the collaboration event will be unable to do so again.
Players can earn the following rewards during the event period:
Additionally, the next major update for the critically-acclaimed Shadowbringers expansion pack, “Patch 5.3:Reflections in Crystal” is scheduled for release on 11th August. New details on the upcoming patch will be revealed during the next Letter from the Producer LIVE stream, scheduled for 22nd July. Additional details can be found in the latest Letter from the Producer: https://sqex.to/V88hX
Additionally, fans can watch all episodes of “The Creation of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers,” which offer an in-depth look at the game’s development, and interviews with key developers imparting behind-the-scenes insight on the creation of the wildly successful MMORPG. The complete series, including a bonus episode featuring the creation of the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse raid series, is available to watch on YouTube here:
Players new to FINAL FANTASY XIVOnline are invited to download a free trial to access content up to level 35, create up to eight playable characters and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers™ is the third expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and has received acclaim from critics and fans alike since its release in July 2019. Packed with striking new environments, the new gunbreaker and dancer jobs, Hrothgar and Viera races, Trust system and much more, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers offers players both old and new hundreds of hours of content to explore.
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NIS America is excited to announce that The Legend of Heroes:Trails of Cold Steel III for Nintendo Switch™ releases next Friday, July 10 in Australia and New Zealand. A free demo is available to download on the Nintendo eShop.
About the game:
Nearly a year and a half has passed since the Erebonian civil war, and much has changed since then. From the shifting stances of countries to the internal politics of the Empire, and even the life of Rean Schwarzer, the shadows of the past have given way to the embers of a new chapter. Now graduated from Thors Military Academy, Rean has become an instructor at the Thors Branch Campus, a newly-opened academy that quickly finds itself thrust onto the national stage. It is here that he takes the lead of a brand new Class VII, and must guide a new generation of heroes into an unknown future. Though all is calm now, the nefarious Ouroboros organization continues to weave a dark plot that could engulf the entire continent in war…or perhaps something even more sinister.
Trails of Cold Steel III invites players into a world full of intrigue and excitement that is years in the making. They will embark on a whirlwind tour through the never-before-seen lands of the recently expanded Erebonian countryside, and encounter fresh faces as well as old friends familiar to fans of the series. In true Trails fashion, the deep, engaging story pairs with an incredible cast of characters and a combat system refined over decades of innovative RPG worldbuilding.
Key Features: Welcome to the New Class VII – Explore the newly annexed lands of the Empire with a brand new squad, and catch up with familiar faces from the past.
An Immersive Story – Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Combat Honed to a Fine Edge – Challenge oncoming threats with a combat system that has been refined over the course of decades. The addition of features like Brave Order and the Break System opens up new possibilities in battle.
SYDNEY – 3 July 2020 – Infliction: Extended Cut, the psychological horror game exploring the darkness haunting the remnants of a suburban family from developer Caustic Reality and publisher Blowfish Studios, delivers frights to Nintendo Switch today.
An enhanced and expanded version of the acclaimed original release, Infliction: Extended Cut adds terrifying new content and additional endings. Return to the nightmare in New Game Plus mode, which features remixed scares, new puzzles, and a host of other surprises that bring additional layers of depth to the mystery.
Delve into the eerie residence of a tragedy-wrecked household and scour for clues to uncover the truth of what happened to the family that once called it home. Investigate its halls and chambers for evidence while avoiding the watchful gaze of the evil spirits that lurk within.
Face the haunting entities as a last resort, firing off camera flashes and manipulating sources of light to momentarily halt their pursuit. Seek refuge in closets and under beds in an effort to do whatever it takes to survive encounters with the otherworldly creatures.
Soak up a dark, atmospheric story that combines real-world concerns with supernatural tension. Uncover a narrative bolstered by dynamic special effects and scares for an unforgettable experience that fuses the paranormal with issues that hit close to home.
“Infliction coming to Nintendo Switch is the culmination of a journey that began as a way to grapple with my fears,” said Clinton McCleary, founder of Caustic Reality and mission designer at Blowfish Studios. “We all bring our anxieties with us throughout our daily lives and now horror fans can also carry mine with them wherever they go on their Nintendo Switch.”
Infliction: Extended Cut is out now on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99 / €17.99 with English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support. The Nintendo Switch versionwill also release soon in Japan and Hong Kong for ¥2000 / HK$110. Infliction: Extended Cut is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for PC.
For more on Infliction: Extended Cut, visit the website, follow Caustic Reality on Twitter and Facebook, and join the Blowfish Studios community on Twitter and Facebook.
About Blowfish Studios
Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.
To learn more about Blowfish Studios, please visit the team’s website.
About Caustic Reality
Caustic Reality is the one-man studio created by Sydney-based developer Clinton McCleary. It strives to create rich narrative experiences and intriguing worlds that stick with players.
